This morning, 50 immigrants gave up their status and became United States citizens in a brief ceremony on the patio overlooking the gardens of the William Paca House.

While the setting was certainly apropos (William Paca was one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence), and the date could not be any more appropriate, the real story was reflected in the eyes of these fifty people representing 34 nations who are now members of this giant American family!

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About the Author - John Frenaye

John is the publisher and editor of Eye On Annapolis. As a resident and business owner in Anne Arundel County for more than 15 years, he realized that there was something missing in terms of community news–and Eye On Annapolis was born in late spring 2009.

John’s background is in the travel industry as a business owner, industry speaker, and travel writer. In terms of blogging and social media, he cut his teeth with MSNBC.com.